§ 15.26.030. Definitions.

The following definitions shall be used in the construction and interpretation of this chapter:

"Director" means the director of the Housing and Community Development Department.

"Dwelling unit" means a single unit providing living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provision for living, sleeping and sanitation.

"Immediate Family" means a parent, spouse, sibling or child of the property owner that is related by blood or legally recognized as such as shown on submitted appropriate legal documentation.

"Mailing address" means the mailing address of an owner of a rental dwelling unit as recorded in the records of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (MSDAT). The owner is responsible for maintaining the owner's current mailing address with MSDAT.

"New owner" means the owner of a rental dwelling unit that:

a.

Has been annexed into the city;

b.

Has received a use and occupancy permit;

c.

Title to which has been transferred to a new owner; or

d.

Has been converted to rental use.

"New rental dwelling unit" means a rental dwelling unit that:

a.

Has been annexed into the city;

b.

Has received a use and occupancy permit;

c.

Title to which has been transferred to a new owner; or

d.

Has been converted to rental use.

"Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other legal entity of whatsoever kind and nature.

"Rental" means leasing or allowing occupancy or usage of a dwelling unit, either directly or by an agent, in consideration of value, including personal services, paid or tendered to or for the use or benefit of the lessor. Rental does not include an Owner allowing use of a dwelling unit by Immediate Family members for no monetary consideration paid directly to or for the use or benefit of the Owner. Payments for government services, taxes, utilities, or property maintenance items made by the Immediate Family occupant(s) shall not be deemed to be monetary consideration paid to or for the use or benefit of the Owner.

"Tenant" means a person who rents a dwelling unit.

"Tenants' rights lease addendum" means the written addendum required by the city which provides information about legal rights of tenants and maximum occupancy by unrelated individuals.

(Ord. No. 2163, 7-25-2011; Ord. No. 2166, 8-8-2011; Ord. No. 2456, 10-9-2017 ; Ord. No. 2461, 10-9-2017 )